Bottle
About this object
Iconographic meaning
Symbolizes the founder god, Naylamp, being carried on litter.
Physical description
Miniature single spout bottle with vertical tube handle. Terracotta with cream slip and fugitive black geometrical designs in body: horizontal lines in spout, vertical lines in concave base, horizontal lines in rim and a sun or drum design in body. Head-neck spout with litter pole animal head finials at sides. Modeled technique on surface. Complete ceramic.
Date Made
800-1400
Date Acquired
15 Jan 2013
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Erika and Alan R Sawyer Collection of Pre-Columbian ArtMore...
Measurements
Overall: 8.7 cm x 6 cm x 6.2 cm
Object Number
2990/241